On the occasion of his 71st birthday, Pope Leo receives greetings from the faithful and the support of his brother, John Prevost, who emphasizes how he faces the challenges of the papacy with humor and determination, while preparing to inaugurate an exhibition on the climate crisis at the Vatican Apostolic Library. (translated)
A new publishing agreement has been signed between the Vatican media and the Sae Group, which will bring a continuous flow of information about the pontificate of Leo XIV on the websites of La Stampa and other local Italian newspapers. (translated)
More than 300 signatories have sent a letter to Pope Leo XIV proposing the convening of a Vatican Council III to address the current spiritual and political crisis, urging deep reflection on the role of God in contemporary society and the need to save humanity from a traumatic end. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV, participating for the first time in the procession on the lake of Castel Gandolfo, emphasizes that turning the other cheek (even in war) is not for losers and denounces the ineffectiveness of violence as a response to injustices. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV has condemned the systematic violence against the Palestinian population and has renewed the call for the creation of a Palestinian state, emphasizing the historical position of the Holy See in favor of a two-state solution as the only political horizon to ensure justice and peace in the region. (translated)
Oggi mi è giunta una meravigliosa notizia: Sabato a Rimini concelebrerò la Santa Messa con Papa Leone XIV https://t.co/fMCT0buCU8 #SantaMessa #Rimini #PapaLeone14
In the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV made an appeal for the cessation of violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank and urged the international community to promote a two-state solution for lasting peace. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV has launched an appeal for the protection of migrant minors, calling for a change in perspective in migration policies that place human rights and the best interests of the child at the center, in view of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV reiterated the urgent need for peace negotiations in Ukraine, condemning the violence against civilians and calling for an immediate ceasefire and respect for humanitarian law, while Italy intensifies its rearmament. (translated)
During his visit to Assisi, Pope Leo XIV urged over two thousand young people to tear down walls and build a world of brotherhood, emphasizing the importance of not succumbing to the temptation to invent enemies and to open up to dialogue, in a society increasingly marked by division and fear. (translated)
As part of the celebrations of eight centuries since the death of Saint Francis in Assisi, Pope Leo XIV spreads a message of peace and service, warns against rulers who create enemies to maintain power, and emphasizes the need for a new vision of brotherhood and solidarity in turbulent times. (translated)
During a meeting with young Franciscans in Assisi, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of peace and dialogue, stating that Christians oppose fundamentalism, while avoiding directly addressing concerns about the crisis of faith and the loss of the Church's credibility, leaving fundamental questions about the relationship between youth and religion in secularized Europe open. (translated)
Pope Leo arrived in Assisi for the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting, welcomed with enthusiasm by thousands of young people who embraced him and captured moments with their smartphones, as he urged Christians to become peacemakers, embracing evangelical radicalism instead of fundamentalism. (translated)
Pope Leo XIV will undertake an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, visiting various cities in each country at the invitation of local authorities. (translated)
Patti Smith met Pope Leo in an emotional private audience, during which they shared laughter and memories, while the Pope welcomed her with a play on words about speaking English, defining them both as voices of hope for a divided world. (translated)
Questa mattina Papa Leone XIV ha visitato privatamente l'Abbazia di Montecassino, pregando sulla tomba di San Benedetto per la pace nei territori colpiti da conflitti, e successivamente pranzando con la comunità monastica. #PapaLeoneXIV #Montecassino #Pace
Papa Leone XIV ha visitato l'Abbazia di Montecassino, pregando sulla tomba di San Benedetto per la pace nel mondo e pranzo con la comunità monastica, nel contesto delle celebrazioni per il Giubileo del 2029 che segnerà i 1.500 anni dalla fondazione dell'abbazia e riflette sull'eredità spirituale del monachesimo benedettino. #PapaLeone #Montecassino #Pace
Il Papa ha esortato a non dimenticare le guerre e i conflitti che causano sofferenza, unendo il suo appello per la pace a una speciale benedizione ai fedeli che lo circondavano a Castel Gandolfo. #pace #guerra #PapaLeone
Il Papa Leone XIV, durante il suo primo Angelus estivo a Castel Gandolfo, ha espresso preoccupazione per i conflitti in corso nel mondo, sottolineando l'importanza del dialogo e della diplomazia per raggiungere una pace duratura, mentre si prepara un Summit internazionale dedicato a tali questioni. #PapaLeoneXIV #Pace #Dialogo
Durante la sua visita a Lampedusa il 4 luglio 2026, Papa Leone XIV ha esplorato luoghi significativi legati alla storia delle migrazioni e delle tragedie nel Mar Mediterraneo, come il cimitero di Cala Pisana, dove ha onorato le vittime migranti, e la Porta d’Europa, un monumento commemorativo dedicato ai molti che hanno perso la vita nel tentativo di raggiungere l'Europa. #Lampedusa #Migranti #PapaLeoneXIV
